2026 LUX MIDDLE SCHOOL SACRED POETRY CONTEST
Unleash Your Creativity
Enter the Contest and Get Recognized
Are you a young writer eager to express your creativity but unsure where to start? The 2026 LUX Middle School Sacred Poetry Contest is your opportunity to share your voice, gain recognition, and improve your writing skills.
The goal of the LUX Middle School Sacred Poetry Contest is to inspire students in homeschool communities and independent Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to write about spiritual topics, to increase writing skills, and to increase writing confidence.
Benefits of Joining the Contest
At Catholic Literary Arts, we provide the tools, mentorship, and community to help writers develop their craft, rooted in the Catholic tradition. Through workshops, retreats, and expert guidance, we help writers of all levels express their faith through literature.
Skill Development
Through this contest, students will enhance their writing skills, preparing them for future opportunities.
Enhance Curriculum
Teachers and homeschool
parents can combine faith with
creative writing, inspiring children
to express their beliefs while
fostering meaningful discussions
and a deeper connection within
their school environment.
Fostering Spiritual and Creative Growth in Children
Parents will see their child grow spiritually and creatively through the contest, while feeling proud of their child’s efforts and reflections.
How the Contest Works
1. Read the Contest Guidelines
Here you can find detailed guidelines, deadlines, and frequently asked questions.
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2. Submit Your Entry
Here are instructions for submission, including registration, payment.
3. Await Results and Celebrate
Finalists will be announced by March 17, 2026, and winners will be announced by March 24, 2026. The awards ceremony for the winners will be on April 15, 2026.
Resources for Educators
Educators may use these resources to assist them with this year’s sacred poetry contest.
Testimonials
“It was awesome. I never submitted my writing before to anyone else. My mother would check my writing. So, with the positive feedback from Catholic Literary Arts, I was able to later join the Teen Writing Mentorship program.”
Mariam Henderson
2022 Poet Laureate
Homeschool Student
Contact Us
Norson Fernandez
Contest Coordinator
nfernandez.cathla@gmail.com
281.810.3844
Sarah Cortez
CLA President
cathla.org@gmail.com
713.331.9342